Scaffolding Tender (Southern Water)
Southern Water Services Limited · Private utility
In brief
Southern Water Services Limited awarded this contract to Tone Scaffolding Services Limited and Formula Scaffolding Ltd on 16 March 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £44,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 20 March 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The nature of the work required is to design, supply, erect, install, inspect, hire, remove, adopt, manage compliance, manage H&S regs (but not limited to) of all scaffolding requirements for Southern Water. Either as planned work or on a reactive basis, both within normal working hours (08:00-16:00) and outside of these hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This can include for third party contractors who will be able to engage with the Framework Scaffolding Suppliers on a one-to-one basis as if they were Southern Water employees. Full details of Southern Water’s requirements are set out in the specification. This procurement is set out in 3 lots by regional location. Lot 1 Kent Primary…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Primary Supplier 20 March 2026 to 19 March 2030 What this lot coversAll services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications. All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight) 1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Kent region. 2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water East Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement. 3. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water West Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex & Primary Supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight cannot deliver a requirement. 4. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight & Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement. | — | £20,000,000 |
| Sussex Primary Supplier 20 March 2026 to 19 March 2030 What this lot coversAll services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications. All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight) 1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Sussex region. 2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water Kent region when the Primary supplier for Kent cannot deliver a requirement. 3. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight cannot deliver a requirement. | — | £12,000,000 |
| Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Supplier 20 March 2026 to 19 March 2030 What this lot coversAll services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications. All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight) 1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region. 2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water West Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement. 3. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water East Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex & Primary Supplier for Kent cannot deliver a requirement. 4. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water Kent region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight & Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement. | — | £12,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tone Scaffolding Services Limited (SME) | Kent Primary Supplier | £24,000,000 | Awarded 16 March 2026 |
| Tone Scaffolding Services Limited (SME) | Sussex Primary Supplier | £14,400,000 | Awarded 16 March 2026 |
| Formula Scaffolding Ltd (SME) | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Supplier | £14,400,000 | Awarded 16 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 061333-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 023867-2026
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From notice 061333-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 17 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.